Mercatoris Hollandici Vxor

1644

Wenceslaus Hollar

Associated Names
Wenceslaus Hollar

Artist, Bohemian, 1607 - 1677

The image shows a full-body portrait of a woman labeled as "Marchants-wife of Holland." She stands upright with her body facing forward and her gaze slightly to her left. Her facial features include a neutral expression with pronounced eyes, a slightly upturned nose, and closed lips. She has a high forehead with tightly pulled back hair. She wears a detailed dress with a large ruffled collar, intricately designed sleeves, fitted bodice with buttons, and a long skirt. One hand holds a decorated purse or small bag, while the other rests at her waist. The background is plain, focusing attention on the woman's clothing and posture. The engraving is detailed, with inscriptions in Latin and English providing context to her identity and origin.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4980

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 526, State ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1982

  • Pennington, Richard. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Etched Work of Wenceslaus Hollar 1607-1677. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1982.

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Wenceslaus Hollar, Simon Turner, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 526, state ii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65026123

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